What is CNY Seekers?

CNY Seekers doesn’t claim or pretend to have the answers.

Our focus is on inquiry, discussion, investigation, exploration, and connecting with likeminded individuals who share an interest in unexplainable phenomena.

We value nuanced thinking, healthy skepticism, and genuine humanistic and scientific inquiry. 

We believe that personal experience is a valid source of information.

We value the power of storytelling.  We appreciate the opportunity to learn from one another’s experiences.

We value open mindedness. We approach one another with a holistic mindset. We each come to the table with a rich personal history and deserve the benefit of the doubt.

We value the sovereignty that each individual holds over their personally held beliefs.

We recognize that one’s beliefs can evolve over time.

We respect the various ways our beliefs and ideas may be aligned and/or differ from one another, depending on the topic.

We value kindness and compassion. We understand the vulnerability that comes with sharing personal beliefs and experiences, especially ones that might have been intense, confusing, and/or traumatic.  

We value the opportunity to “think out loud” and appreciate a good “sounding board” discussion. We understand that half formed ideas about the phenomena have value and may benefit from input generated in a safe and supportive environment.

We recognize that social stigmas surrounding these topics exist. We each must decide for ourselves where to draw the lines that separate belief, possibility, and the impossible, while simultaneously weighing the risk of becoming associated with beliefs and experiences that have been historically stigmatized.

We value confidentiality and discretion. We acknowledge that the vulnerability inherent in sharing “unexplainable” experiences is exacerbated when discussing experiences that have previously been treated as “improbable” or “impossible.”

We acknowledge the courage it takes to share one’s beliefs and experiences, even if it pushes against conventional ideas regarding what’s possible.